Learn how to make Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian culture at our annual Pysanky Easter Egg Decorating Workshop, presented by the Ukrainian Arts T.O team. Discover or rediscover the beautiful art and tradition of making pysanky, and experience the joy of creating your very own Ukrainian Easter egg masterpiece!
You don't need to be Ukrainian or an artist to join us! Our workshop is suitable for ages 6 and up, and we welcome all skill levels. Participants under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and all participants (including accompanying adults) must register.
Learn the ancient art of Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating-- a sacred and meditative practice. Pysanky, as these eggs are known in Ukrainian, are made using the wax-resist "batik" method, in which designs are drawn or written onto the egg with beeswax, and then submerged in a series of dyebaths. Pysanky are often very intricate and include layers of meaning, imbued with symbols of protection and goodwill.
Where: York Room, Old Mill, 21 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke
When: Saturday April 12, 2025 Sessions: 10:30am-1pm or 2pm-4:30pm
When: Sunday April 13, 2025
Sessions: 1pm or 2pm-3:30pm
Cost: Sliding scale donation of $35+
Your ticket includes:
Two eggs and all materials required for decorating (beeswax, dyes, stylus, and instructions)
A long-lasting memory or a nostalgic throwback to Ukrainian culture.
All funds raised from this workshop will be donated to the fundraiser for a drone device for the 8th Regiment UASOF, making your participation a meaningful way to give back. Our sliding scale donation model allows you to contribute an amount that is comfortable for you, whether it's $35, $45, or $55, every contribution will make a difference in supporting the Ukrainian community.